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    Ray mears :(

    Cheers Matt, your a star. Just watched the promo. The photography looks good but its a bit ITV, if know what I mean! Still, reckon I'll buy it for the collection all the same. Thanks for the link. Mark
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    Ray mears :(

    Hi, I live in Smithers, Northern BC. We have Wolves and all sorts of big critters around here which is handy as one of my major passions in life is tracking. I would love to see the 'survival' series and wondered if anyone knows if it is likely to come out on DVD? Cheers
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    Birch sap tap

    Thanks mate, should have done a better search. Goingto try and get out tomorrow evening and put a few taps in. Again, thanks. M
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    Birch sap tap

    Hi all, Anyone tapping the sap yet?
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    Waterproofing Reindeer Skin (Skin side) HELP !

    Found a product on the web called 'Hippo Tonic'! not used it myself but it might work. Seems like the horsey crowd use it. Be interested to know if it works though.
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    Waterproofing Reindeer Skin (Skin side) HELP !

    Ive done a little leather work and my experience is that you cant really make it water proof unless you bake it (think formed leather used for making water bottles) I understand what you are trying to do but keeping the leather flexable and totally water proof at the same time is near...
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    Calling the Canadians/Canadiens

    Hi all, Not a canadian....yet...but we're getting there. The family and I are on the immigration wagon and hope to land in BC next summer. Not long now.
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    Bargain Bushy kit for under £20...

    Its a while back (maybe a year or so) but I remember a couple of people posted up kit they had bought from charity shops. With a little imagination it was amazing what could be adapted to fit different needs. One guy got all he needed for a night out for less than a tennner! I make alot of my...
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    GAAAAAH!!!! Gleg (horsefly) bite woes

    cut your hand off!
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    Spindrift

    Hi all, In the introduction to Cache Lake by John J Rowland (a must read if you havent discovered it yet) Verlyn Klinkenborg mentions that "Cache Lake is one of two books (Spindrift is the other) written by John J Rowlands" Ive searched on the net but cant find any mention of 'Spindrift'...
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    Fishing Worm Box

    Really nice, interesting design. I make a lot or birch bark items. Might have a stab at this. Many thanks for the heads up. :)
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    Cage trap bait for rabbits?

    I posted the same question a about year ago. Got loads of funny replies. One guy suggested using a personal attack alarm, shuv it down a hole making sure all but a couple of netted holes are blocked off and.........well Ive never tried it but it might work! good luck
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    Survival videos

    Yep, I got bought one of Ron Hoods DVD's when I first started out and at first I thought it was a spoof! I wouldnt waste your money or time on him mate. Look else where or better still, buy a book get into them woods.
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    Now THATS a flint!

    Nice one mate. I'm spending a couple of days with John and Val in August. cant wait.
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    World's lost tribes...

    Thanks for the heads up Greg.
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    Ticks the size of peas

    Had the same problem a couple of weeks back in New Forest. One of the little blitters caused an infection in my dog resulting in £77.00 worth of vets fees! Frontline and spray is the only way to keep them at bay.
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    The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst

    Thanks for the heads up mate. Will add it to my ever growing long list of must reads. Sounds like an interesting read. Moko
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    Strange poo or pellets ID help

    Ive also seen alot of similar sign recently. Unsurprisingly, the nature of these droppings coinsides with a large increase dung beetles / and other beetles in general. I reckon its hungry Badgers making the most of this summer harvest, a perfect woodland food. Ive seen alot of Owl pellets...
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    my bushcraft website launched today

    Very impressive jon. well done mate. I lookforward to more great work.
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    wish list